How to travel from Denver to Kansas City, United States of America

The distance between Denver and Kansas City is around 601 miles (968km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 9hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Denver to Kansas City by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Kansas City.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $85
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train

Take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station and then to Kansas City.

  • Duration20hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $160
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Kansas City.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance601 miles (968km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Denver and Kansas City

There are several options for getting from Denver to Kansas City by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $85 and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 9hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $60.

The distance between Denver and Kansas City is around 601 miles (968km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 557 miles (896km)

It takes around 11hrs to get from Denver and Kansas City by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Denver to Kansas City is to drive which takes around 9hrs and will set you back approx $60.

The cheapest way to travel between Denver and Kansas City, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $85 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Denver and Kansas City. It typically takes around 20hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Denver to Kansas City. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Galesburg Amtrak Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20hrs.

Amtrak run train services between Denver and Kansas City. Trains depart once daily and will take around 20hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Denver and Kansas City. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Denver and Kansas City with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 11hrs.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Denver and Kansas City. Buses run once daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Denver to Kansas City. We recommend that you take the bus to Kansas City. instead which will take 11hrs.

The closest major airport to Kansas City is Kansas City International Airport (MCI) (MCI) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Kansas City. Manhattan Municipal Airport (MHK) (MHK) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU) (COU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Denver and Kansas City. The distance is around 601 miles (968km) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Denver to Kansas City is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11hrs and will usually cost around $85.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Denver and Kansas City

Transport options from Denver to Kansas City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
11hrs
$85
once daily972km (604 miles)
Train
20hrs
$160
once daily1,838km (1,142 miles)
Drive
9hrs
$60
on demand968km (601 miles)

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Airports near Kansas City

The following major airports near Kansas City offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

MCI
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
International Airport
Distance
15 miles (25km) from Kansas City
MHK
Manhattan Municipal Airport (MHK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112 miles (180km) from Kansas City
COU
Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128 miles (206km) from Kansas City